Kentuckians must know how to drink. It just makes sense when you think about it. They have a bourbon style named after them after all (Kentucky style bourbon). Some would even call it a mecca for bourbon. A spot you have to visit if you're into that specific spirit. Even though the rule is "don't get high on your own supply," you know there's no way you can follow that when you just open up the cask for a new bourbon.
Unfortunately that may manifest into some poor health due to excessive drinking and of course alcohol-related driving deaths, though for a state with a strong history with alcohol, they are still in fairly good standing.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 16.3% - Alcohol-related driving deaths: 28.5% (14th lowest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 20.9% (7th highest) - Drunkest metro area: Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.